Chapter 48

Before anyone could even set foot in the investment division, they had to clear a series of cutthroat rounds just to get in.

And once inside, the real tests began-multiple rounds of strict evaluation and assessment.

Only those who survived it all would finally earn The Fitzgerald Group's investment.

If Isadora really tried to go through the official application process, there was no way she'd make it in time, and even less chance she'd survive the selection.

Isadora considered her options for a long moment.

Then, quietly, she spoke: "Victor, you said before that you'd grant me a wish. Would that cover a four-billion-dollar investment?"

"Isadora!"

She straightened instinctively, almost snapping to attention. "I'm here."

Well, well. She actually wanted to use that wish for money.

Clever girl.

That night, when she'd so casually said she'd be his woman... clearly, it meant nothing to her.

Victor's expression darkened, a sly smile tugging at the corner of his mouth. "You already used your wish."

Isadora's eyes widened. "When?"

nearly brushing her ear as

words sending a shiver straight

as memories

teeth tracing her skin,

at her, calm and composed, a hint of amusement in his eyes as he took in the color

she thought bitterly, always

bit her lip, eyes clouded with regret. If she'd known, she never would have blurted out that she'd be

"when you ask for something-whether it's a favor or just gratitude—you need

gaze, uncertain, meeting his

so close now she could see

blinked, flustered. "What kind

his gaze to hers. "For example... why not

"Do you dare?"

low and heated, the kind of tone that left no room

edge, the fine hairs on her arms standing

"I-I don't want to."

"But I do."

me?" she whispered,

her waist, pulling her firmly against him, his hand pressing against the curve of

to push him away, but it was useless. His presence was overwhelming his

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